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Monday, July 21, 2008

a funny thing happened on the way to coldplay.

we were stranded on some random freeway in the middle of LA. unfortunately, AAA was one of the expenses we had cut recently, in an effort to save money. (and just so you don't think we are total idiots... i can change a tire. i just didn't realize the tire iron in the car didn't fit the lug nuts.) luckily, my mom is nice & hooked us up. she made the call to AAA. & fortunately, we still made in plenty of time to watch, listen & rock out to them.

however, it wasn't so funny, when it happened again, just four days later, to a completely different tire. (as we sat waiting, i had to remind myself of the story good luck? bad luck?)

this time we got to visit a quaint little part of town, people refer to as east LA. we found a nearby tire shop where they quickly asked for the spare. all we could do was, head nod to where it was, already on the car (i hadn't gotten around to getting a new tire quite yet). luckily they could fix the tire.

so what's first on my to-do list? get new tires.

20 comments:

aline said...

when it rains it pours, doesn't it? just this morning i had car trouble as well and had to have my car towed. It annoys me especially in LA and worries me cause I know it's not going to be cheap!

Emy5 said...

Bad luck. How likely is it for you to have car trouble twce so close together? Hope things get fixed soon.

Anonymous said...

Cold Play, how fun!
Flat tire, not so fun!

Glad to see you're back...

Leslie said...

we're off to coldplay in oct when they're here in texas. it'll be our second time, they put on a great show.

and we'll check our tires before we leave. :)

Tori said...

ha ha we had the same thing happen only after paying our car off...then it fell apart...boo to cars!! Looks like Coldplay was still a good time for you!!! So jealous!

TUTU Monkey said...

OUCH!!! That stinks!!

WELCOME HOME all the same:)

Natalie Jane said...

Lucky! I haven't been to a concert since my daughter was born.





I have your earrings ready to send, I just need your address.

Di~ said...

tire thing bad
coldplay good? were they? I would love to see them. I'm really likin' their music. How much were tickets?

SandraRee said...

I'm just impressed you can change a tire!

Julie H said...

What kind of car is that? Looks like an HHR?

Traci said...

Lucky Duck to see Coldplay! But, bummer about the 2 tires, not fun at all!!!!

J+S said...

UGH, cars are the worst sometimes. But I am jealous that you got to see Coldplay!

Sara said...

THat really sucks about your tires...:(

And did you love the concert? We saw them Friday night and LOVED it...

Tonya Staab said...

oh kelly, now that's some bad luck you are having there. I really must learn how to change a tire.

jen said...

awwh! that is so lame. that is one of my worst fears. luckily ry got me AAA before he left, so i feel a bit more at ease. sorry to hear about that. hope that you are doing well otherwise.

Intan said...

hi from malaysia!
anyway i really enjoy reading your blog and have been a silent reader for a while..i'm really amazed that you can change tire! i know it's not rocket science but i can't never do that..at least not in this life! haha

Paula Reece said...

But hey, it's material for your blog! :)

How was Coldplay?? I'm jealous!

The Shabby Princess said...

Glad you made it to Coldplay... bummer about the tire x2--especially in that quaint little neighborhood they call East LA-- laughing out loud here (my family is from the classy burro of San Bernardino).

Glad your back!

Anonymous said...

Car problems (no matter how small) are the worst!

Sonya said...

Wow...you got struck with Murphy's law huh?!?! Sounds like what happens here!

Glad you had a good time at the concert though!

Sonya